Condos

Condominiums

Condos offer snowbirds a low-maintenance way to rent. The condo grounds are taken care of by the management, so it’s one less thing to worry about! It may, however, be more difficult to find an condo complex that rents to primarily snowbirds. Instead, you may find that singles or small families also gravitate to these locations.

Here are some things to consider when looking for a condo:

Is the Condo for snowbirds and 55+ or is it a family community?
Elevator or just stairs?
Ease of use, especially with any future medical conditions?

The following receipts are based on typical and comparable October 2006 listings at miamidaderrealtors.com, public.brevardmis.com, and GSTAR.org.

The Estimated Bill

Waterfront Condo

1970s Beach Front Condo

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1000 Square feet

Indian Rocks Beach (Tampa area)

$599,900 -Purchase Price

$119,980 -Ex. Down Payment

$3033/mo. Principal & Interest on 30 year fixed mortgage at 6.5% interest with 10% down

$317/mo. Estimated Payment for Taxes and Insurance

$200/mo. HOA Fees (Estimated)

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$3550/mo. -Total Housing Costs ((+Utilities and Indoor Maintenance.)

The Estimated Bill

20+ year-old condo with some updates

1980s Condo (Non-waterfront)

2 Bed, 1 Bath, 800 square feet

Ft Lauderdale, FL

$190,000 -Purchase Price

$38,000 -Ex. Down Payment

$961/mo. -Principal & Interest, (on 30 year fixed mortgage at 6.5% interest with 10% down.)

$142/mo. -Est. Payment for Taxes & Insurance

$179/mo. -HOA Fees

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$1,282/mo. -Total Housing Costs

(+Utilities and Indoor Maintenance.)

The Estimated Bill

New Construction Condo

Brand New Condo

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1200 square feet

Non-waterfront -Merritt Island, FL

$229.000 -Purchase Price

$45,800 -Ex. Down Payment

$1158/mo. -Principal & Interest on 30 year fixed mortgage at 6.5% interest with 10% down

$194/mo. -Estimated Payment for Taxes and Insurance

$250/mo. -HOA Fees

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$1602/mo. -Total Housing Costs (+Utilities and Indoor Maintenance.)

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La Casa Del Sol 55+ Community
Located in Davenport, FL near Disney
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Beso Del Sol Resort Condos - FL Gulf Coast

Feel the kiss of the sun…in a condo within Florida’s Beso Del Sol Resort! Located along the Gulf coast, this condominium resort recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. Each updated unit features tropical décor, granite and maple surfaces, ceramic tile floors, TVs and more.

Community amenities include two heated waterfront swimming pools and private pier with boat slips for sale or rent. Plans for the future include a restaurant, tiki bar and water taxi service that can take you to the popular Honeymoon and Caladesi islands, the latter of which is the #1 beach in America. Close to downtown Dunedin, where specialty shops, restaurants and recreational opportunities are plentiful. Take advantage of this chance to own a vacation condominium that you’ll never want to leave! Limited waterfront units — call today for the best selection!

Website: www.BesoDelSolResort.com

Call: (800) 999-1020 Ext. 292

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